Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-8-6: Owner to return evidences of registration upon cancellation, suspension, or revocation
What this law says, in plain English
When vehicle registration or title documents are canceled, suspended, or revoked, the owner must immediately return them to the motor vehicles division. Failure to return them allows the division to direct a peace officer to take possession and return them.
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